Memorial Day Remembered

There are many ways I can think of to remember things -- post-it notes, string around your finger, pop-up reminders on your electronic calendar, and entries on your to-do list are just a few. Then there are the really big things that deserve there own holiday.

Usually on Memorial Day I have the day off from work and it is a pool day -- the official okay that summer is here and time to kick back. I have had some very memorable Memorial Day's, but not because I was remembering why we have the holiday in the first place.

So this year, I would like to celebrate in a different way. Here's my plan:

- put the memorial back in memorial day by remembering the reason for the holiday

- remember families who have lost loved ones in service of their country

- pray that all the open conflicts around the world are soon resolved

Now, let me put all this into my Windows calendar, on my desk calendar, on my to-do list, and let me go find some string. I hope your Memorial Day is a celebration in rememberance, and not just a day away from work!

Revive In Concert!

I hope you'll join me for the Revive concert at Second Baptist Church (9614 River Road, Richmond) on Saturday May 15th at 7:00 p.m. It will be a rockin good time, especially for youth.

Be there! Tickets are only $10 at the door. You can get more information about this event by clicking here.

Peace!

Freshman Year is Over

Today I went to James Madison University to pick up Philip as his freshman year ended. As he went around saying goodbye to all his friends and classmates, I was reminded of many of my own last days of school. It is exciting because the pressure of college curriculum is over, and the freedom of summer lies ahead. But still you know it will not be the same without roommates and close friends from college.

A lot like the rest of life I think, upon further reflection. Philip spent the year in Gifford Hall, across the parking lot from Ashby Hall where I lived for 3 years. Good old bluestone, seemingly indestructible, even if the dorms are much more modern than when I was there.

Now there is all this dirty laundry to deal with.

Some things never change, from generation to generation.

Thanks Mom, for years of laundry service when I came home on the last day of college.
Happy Mother's Day!